As someone who has owned an IS for the better part of 2 years, you hit the nails right on the head my friend. L-Tuned stuff is arguably more rare than the TRD equivalent, namely the front bumper due to far lower production numbers over here. Adding onto the list of potential problems on these cars are oil leaks, namely the cam seals and the vvti gear o-ring. My cam seals are a bit leaky but i'll address it soon lol. The vvti gear o-ring can be replaced or just getting a new vvti gear - either or seems to work for most. Great video, this is definitely one of the most informative videos on the IS300s I've seen on youtube
Thanks bro! I really put a lot of time into it. Yeah i was thinking of putting that in there but i thought it was too basic of a tip since you should look for oil leaks on every car. But your right I should have added it.
I bought my old one for 6k in 2020 but now the cheapest one I can find is 14k 😂😅 They've more than doubled in price in some areas because people finally figured out they're just a better supra.
Supra This Supra That......GTR This GTR That.....But When I See An IS300 I Smile. Thanks for this I was soo Close To getting one.....Ended up with an Mr2 But I still Dream about an IS300. I was Also Lookin For A Celica and A Corolla XRS.
@@hakosan86 Love Your Mr2!! I need To Find a Spyder or a Celica Heck even a 08 Corolla S. 8^) I love my Aw11 But Its hard to find some replacement parts at a decent price lol
This guide is useless for the simple fact that it didn't cover the massive issue of rocker panel rust. Not everyone lives in Texas and salt and water WILL eat the rocker panels and quarter panels over time. My IS300 is a slicktop from 2004 with a factory LSD, has 128k miles on it, and have been most of its life in Sweden. It needs rust repairs bad. Luckily you can get premade rocker panels for cheap on eBay for example. If you're looking for one of these, check for rust!
I was making this guide for people with common sense. You should check for rust on any car near the rocker panels. These are specific things to look for.
@@hakosan86 That's a weird ass comment considering the fact that you mentioned the sticky dashes, which is plain obvious. Oh, and the rocker panel issues are particulary bad on the IS, rust is something that people in fact do miss all the time. Oh, and indirectly calling your viewers stupid, that's just weirdchamp. I actually like a lot of your content, but come on.
Sticky dash is a problem that is specific to is300’s made from 2002-2005 and some other toyota cars made around the same time. Ive got 4 other cars that are older that doesn’t have a sticky dash. So thats a specific problem. On almost every car in existence the rocker panels will rust. So thats a common issue with buying an older car. I’m saying my viewers have common sense so they would already know to check for rust, just like they know to check the oil and maintenance on the car they are looking at.
I just bought mine for 2400, and I know sounds broken but the guy was a buddy of ours
As someone who has owned an IS for the better part of 2 years, you hit the nails right on the head my friend. L-Tuned stuff is arguably more rare than the TRD equivalent, namely the front bumper due to far lower production numbers over here. Adding onto the list of potential problems on these cars are oil leaks, namely the cam seals and the vvti gear o-ring. My cam seals are a bit leaky but i'll address it soon lol. The vvti gear o-ring can be replaced or just getting a new vvti gear - either or seems to work for most. Great video, this is definitely one of the most informative videos on the IS300s I've seen on youtube
Thanks bro! I really put a lot of time into it. Yeah i was thinking of putting that in there but i thought it was too basic of a tip since you should look for oil leaks on every car. But your right I should have added it.
@@hakosan86 you're not wrong there lol it happens with age
I’ve got the broke boy slick top is300 factory manual except with the leather alcantara/suede interior and just hit just over 70k miles and I love it
Wow thats a gem! Did you buy it new?
I bought my old one for 6k in 2020 but now the cheapest one I can find is 14k 😂😅 They've more than doubled in price in some areas because people finally figured out they're just a better supra.
Yeah i feel you on that! I got my gf’s is300 for only 4k and it was 1 owner all stock! Cant find that anymore!
got my 01’ for $3400 back in april of last year. one will eventually pop up if you look long enough
In what world? Lol. I've seen GS300'S up to 10k for good reason. But a little is300 that's ridiculous.
@@hakosan86 Same with mine! 1 woman owner and all stock! Not Stock anymore lol.
Supra This Supra That......GTR This GTR That.....But When I See An IS300 I Smile. Thanks for this I was soo Close To getting one.....Ended up with an Mr2 But I still Dream about an IS300. I was Also Lookin For A Celica and A Corolla XRS.
Haha i got videos like this on the celica and mr2. I own a mr2 myself
@@hakosan86 Love Your Mr2!! I need To Find a Spyder or a Celica Heck even a 08 Corolla S. 8^) I love my Aw11 But Its hard to find some replacement parts at a decent price lol
Very true man
So glad I got mine when I did 😚
Still sad we had to sell the s2000 though
Good video, just wish you'd credit the where the videos were sourced. I wish I could see more of the green turbo IS300
Here you go! th-cam.com/video/sx6Ea-e0Pmk/w-d-xo.html
Great video, very detailed and i liked the info :)
Thanks for watching!
Great info, thanks
4:19 what are the name of those rims please!!
Looks like they could be the Weds Sport RN series. Could be an older model as it's not on their website.
*I'll take the GS300 over this go-kart. Lol*
Never heard the term go cart used in a negative way before lol
@@hakosan86 Until you seen one get run over on a road 😂😕
got mine 9 months ago and dont regret it at all my first car aswell🫡
Nice man! Its a great first car!
This guide is useless for the simple fact that it didn't cover the massive issue of rocker panel rust.
Not everyone lives in Texas and salt and water WILL eat the rocker panels and quarter panels over time.
My IS300 is a slicktop from 2004 with a factory LSD, has 128k miles on it, and have been most of its life in Sweden. It needs rust repairs bad. Luckily you can get premade rocker panels for cheap on eBay for example.
If you're looking for one of these, check for rust!
I was making this guide for people with common sense. You should check for rust on any car near the rocker panels. These are specific things to look for.
@@hakosan86 That's a weird ass comment considering the fact that you mentioned the sticky dashes, which is plain obvious. Oh, and the rocker panel issues are particulary bad on the IS, rust is something that people in fact do miss all the time.
Oh, and indirectly calling your viewers stupid, that's just weirdchamp.
I actually like a lot of your content, but come on.
Sticky dash is a problem that is specific to is300’s made from 2002-2005 and some other toyota cars made around the same time. Ive got 4 other cars that are older that doesn’t have a sticky dash. So thats a specific problem. On almost every car in existence the rocker panels will rust. So thats a common issue with buying an older car. I’m saying my viewers have common sense so they would already know to check for rust, just like they know to check the oil and maintenance on the car they are looking at.